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And if fever, if fever's left untreated, and so this is where you see an association and not necessarily a cause, but if fever's left untreated, there's an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability. A small study found that women with fever due to influenza had a lower risk of having a child with autism if a fever reduced or reduced. So, the risk of fever and infection could be underlying risks for neurodevelopmental disorders in children.